Michael Bailey of the Motorsport Industry Association (MIA) recently passed away. Bailey was the MIA’s development director of the South East Region of the US.

“Michael helped many UK companies establish businesses in the USA using his exceptional contacts in motorsport. He was a true gentleman and will be missed by us all,” Chris Aylett, MIA CEO said in a statement online.

The Motorsport Industry Association is a worldwide network association to the motorsport business community.